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Did you know that all computer users are exposed to more security risks than they can possibly imagine. Deadbeats, crims and swindlers prey on unsuspecting victims every second of every day.

Fact: 99% of the time it is some form of malware (virus, trojan, spyware, etc.) that is the cause of diminished performance (slowing down) in a PC over a period of time. But there are much more serious implications than just reduced performance, because malware can be designed to do incredibly invasive and destructive things.

Did you know that erase, delete, format, even fdisk, cannot be relied on to permanently remove data from your hard disk drives? Ask ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, whose bank exposed hundreds of his financial files when they sold off an old computer which had not been properly cleansed.

But you can perform a secure data erase, utterly obliterating all existing data, very easily and very cheaply, if you know how. And guess where you'll find the answers...

Here's what you've been waiting for!!! — The Hacker's Nightmare™

The #1 plain-language guide to computer & Internet security. Everyone who uses a computer — at home or in the office — is exposed to more security risks than they can possibly imagine.
In your own defense you must know how to...
- root out malware that has already taken up residence in your PC
- protect against future attacks
- recognize the tricks of the spammers, scammers and eavesdroppers
- keep your sensitive documents & data away from prying eyes
Clean up and secure your PC according to the clear instructions in The Hacker's Nightmare™ then watch your computer miraculously perform once again like the day you first used it.

Did you know there is a small, inexpensive, quite legal device that can be secretly attached to any computer in under 10 seconds, without opening the case, and which will record every keystroke that is entered at that computer from then on?

    * Could a visitor set such a trap on your home PC?
    * How safe is that public terminal you sometimes use?
    * How at-risk is the PC at your reception desk or front counter?

The Hacker's Nightmare™ describes such devices and tells you what to look for.

Did you know that popular, everyday gadget items like MP3 music players (Apple iPod for example) and digital cameras can "walk" your precious data and records off your premises, right under your unsuspecting nose?

In The Hacker's Nightmare™ the danger is fully explained and an inexpensive, easily-implemented solution offered. You'll learn the dangers and the means of prevention.

Did you know that every Microsoft Word document you produce contains hidden information called "metadata"; information that can contain a lot of identifying material? Ask British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Ask US Senator Rod Grams. Both were politically embarrassed by such metadata from Word files. Are you and your staff sending out information you would rather not have made public?

The Hacker's Nightmare™ describes this threat in detail and, even more importantly, provides practical solutions.

Did you know that your home garbage bin and your office dumpster are gold mines of information to the hacker and the identity thief?

In The Hacker's Nightmare™ a retired FBI Special Agent will tell you exactly what he — or anyone else who knows the tricks — can do with your refuse.

Basic rule to fight back spam is reporting. More complaints cost spamers more money and more work. You think they don't care because they expect that and already have new accounts lined up. But, anyway there is significant increase in cost of doing spaming by constantly switching providers. If most of people follow the basic rule and fail complaints more often, the greater this cost becomes for spamers.

REPORTING SPAM:

SpamCop is the premier service for reporting spam. SpamCop determines the origin of unwanted email and reports it to the relevant Internet service providers. By reporting spam, you have a positive impact on the problem. Reporting unsolicited email also helps feed spam filtering systems, including, but not limited to, SpamCop's own service.

Spamhaus tracks the Internet's Spammers, Spam Gangs and Spam Services, provides dependable realtime anti-spam protection for Internet networks, and works with Law Enforcement to identify and pursue spammers worldwide.

EmailAbuse.org is dedicated to informing users of this potential abuse and providing them with the tools to avoid becoming a victim and to fight back at Email Abusers!

The Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email (CAUCE)is an ad hoc, all volunteer organization, created by Netizens to advocate for a legislative solution to the problem of UCE (a/k/a "spam"). UCE is the leading complaint of Internet users. But junk e-mail is more than just annoying, it costs Internet users and Internet-based businesses billions per year. Junk e-mail is "postage due" marketing; it's like a telemarketer calling you collect. The economics of junk e-mail encourages massive abuse and because junk e-mailers can get into the business very cheaply, the volume of junk e-mail is increasing every day.

Spam Archive Project - Donate your spam to science! — SpamArchive.org's utility is proportional to the amount, quality, and variety of spam that is donated by end users. There are a number of convenient ways for you to contribute your Spam, depending on the size and number of files.

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